Strawberry Basil Smash with Honey and Lime for Spring Sipping

The Fabled Alchemist Fresh strawberries meet garden basil in this honey-sweetened mocktail. Bright, herbaceous, perfect for spring. Get the recipe. 12 minutes

What You Need

Recipe 4 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved 6-8 fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon raw honey Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 4 ounces sparkling water, chilled Ice

Step 1 Add the strawberries and basil leaves to a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker. Muddle gently until the strawberries release their juice and the basil is fragrant. You want to bruise the basil, not pulverize it.

Step 2 Fill your serving glass with ice. Strain the strawberry-basil mixture over the ice if you want a cleaner drink, or pour it all in if you like the texture of muddled fruit.

The Result Fresh strawberries meet garden basil in this honey-sweetened mocktail. Bright, herbaceous, perfect for spring. Get the recipe.

Strawberry Basil Smash with Honey and Lime for Spring Sipping

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